RCA Victor Transistor Radio with Case, 1950-1960
THF176840 / RCA Victor Transistor Radio with Case, 1950-1960
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Artifact Overview
The size of radios shrank following the advent of transistor technology. Even the smallest vacuum tubes were bulky, and their power consumption ensured the need for large batteries. Transistor radios made of lightweight plastics were cheap and truly portable. With the addition of an earphone a radio such as this allowed the listener to enjoy a completely personal listening experience.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Transistor radio
Date Made
1950-1960
Creators
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
89.492.53
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Mrs. Harvey Firestone, Jr.
Color
Brown
Silver (Color)
Black (Color)
Orange (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 7.5 in (Radio)
Width: 5.5 in (Radio)
Length: 2 in (Radio)
Height: 6.25 in (Case)
Width: 8.5 in (Case)
Length: 2.25 in (Case)
Inscriptions
on front of radio:
RCA VICTOR
on front of case:
HSF JR.
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